Indonesian company makes eco-bags from cassava starch

The bio bag can be dissolved in water, which can then be safely consumed.

August 04 , 2017

Colombian avocado grower invests in new land, bee hives to boost production

Quindio-based Agua Hass has several new projects at play to ramp up its production, including a move into organics, crop conversion and an avocado flower-based honey initiative.

August 03 , 2017

U.S.: Trump backs plan for points-based immigration system

The RAISE Act would favor those who can speak English and "demonstrate skills that will contribute" to the economy.

August 02 , 2017

HLB detected in northern Argentina

The detection was 48 miles from the border of the USDA's approved zone for lemon imports from the South American country.

August 02 , 2017

Mexico says source of salmonella papaya outbreak yet to be determined

Mexican authorities have dispatched a team of experts around the country to investigate the origin of the fruit that allegedly caused the deadly outbreak in the U.S.

August 01 , 2017

"Taste Australia" brand launched to drive projected surge in exports

The federal government says the country's horticulture industry is embarking on the biggest trade drive in its history.

July 31 , 2017

Australia: From waste bananas to flour, cosmetics and resistant starch

"What we had discovered by accident was that we had found the richest source of resistant starch (RS) on earth," said a Queensland farmer.

July 31 , 2017

Pistachio sales approaching almonds in snacking, says Wonderful exec

Wonderful Pistachios has shelled out big to achieve increased brand recognition and record market share in the category.

July 28 , 2017

California: Citrus greening found in Riverside County

“The discovery of this disease means all citrus trees are at risk," said the county's Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer Ruben Arroyo.

July 27 , 2017

Upcoming IBO Summit to strengthen ties between China and global blueberry industry

The blueberry industry's biggest annual meeting will take place in China for the first time this September, with a plethora of international and domestic actors set to attend.